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[JimBHibees]

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Guilty pleasure for me this weekend. For ages, my daughter and granddaughter have been coaxing me to watch ‘This Is Us’, an, apparently acclaimed, American series about the story of a family’s life experiences. I’d heard about it ages ago, but dismissed it as smalzy, shallow and a waste of viewing time. Well, how wrong was I? I’m now hooked on it and can’t believe the quality of this TV drama. Fast moving, bouncing back and forward in time, easy watching but heart-warming, sad, humorous and thought provoking. Added bonus, it stars Sterling K. Brown, multi-award recipient and recently nominated for an Oscar for his role in American Fiction. Apologies if I’m really late to the party and covering old ground.

Agree totally just started This is us is exactly how you describe. Excellent show characters and storylines

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

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Oh I much preferred Season 2 to be honest! Think Bren really added heft in more ways than one and Frank is much more believable.

It’s a good watch either way though that’s for sure.

Finished it now and enjoyable as you say. Bren is uncomfortably good in his role.

Well worth a watch and hope it returns for a 3rd series to tie up a couple loose ends

[Jakhog1]

Looks like a few have been watching Kin recently and both seasons have been on a par for me, really like the Bren character and hopefully we get some more seasons.

Now started The Bear on Disney channel about a failing restaurant in Chicago, if that depicts true form to how kitchens are I would be sacked within days.

[patch1875]

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Looks like a few have been watching Kin recently and both seasons have been on a par for me, really like the Bren character and hopefully we get some more seasons.

Now started The Bear on Disney channel about a failing restaurant in Chicago, if that depicts true form to how kitchens are I would be sacked within days.

The Bear is brilliant. There’s 2 episodes in season 2 which are amazing (fishes and Forks).

[Jakhog1]

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The Bear is brilliant. There’s 2 episodes in season 2 which are amazing (fishes and Forks).

Really enjoying it, characters are fantastic and you kind of get invested on how their characters will develop, only into the 5th episode of the first season but reckon I will get through it quick, like the fact that each episode is only about 30mins and is not dragged out

[HibbyAndy]

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Looks like a few have been watching Kin recently and both seasons have been on a par for me, really like the Bren character and hopefully we get some more seasons.

Now started The Bear on Disney channel about a failing restaurant in Chicago, if that depicts true form to how kitchens are I would be sacked within days.

Cheers


2 episodes in and really enjoying it

[degenerated]

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Finished S1 of Kin earlier in the week. Really enjoyed that

Started S2 and a couple of episodes in, not as good so far but decent watch

I really enjoyed that too.

ITVX has all the love/hate series on it now and I thought that was even better.

[Bridge hibs]

Enjoying Ken Loaches The Old Oak on Netflix about Syrian refugees moving into a Newcastle mining town and ex miners shunning them other than the pub landlord who goes out of his way to help them

[Pretty Boy]

The Push on Channel 4 was pretty harrowing viewing. Seemed a real culture clash between people who were very modern in their outlook and people who wanted things very traditional.

As horrible as the subject matter is, it's fascinating watching how methodical the legal professionals are during cases of this nature.

[Bridge hibs]

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The Push on Channel 4 was pretty harrowing viewing. Seemed a real culture clash between people who were very modern in their outlook and people who wanted things very traditional.

As horrible as the subject matter is, it's fascinating watching how methodical the legal professionals are during cases of this nature.

Watched it last night, that must have been not only quite harrowing for the jury but difficult to come to their guilty verdict. I cant imagine how things could have turned out if the accused’s ex Wife had not journaled his behaviour throughout their marriage and lived long enough to provide a statement to Police before she sadly passed

I cant help thinking that if his past had not been exposed then he may have got away with his lie that she slipped as there were no witnesses to the actuall push other than his Wifes statement

He was a cocky ******* though wasnt he, as was his big pal outside the court too

[Pretty Boy]

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Watched it last night, that must have been not only quite harrowing for the jury but difficult to come to their guilty verdict. I cant imagine how things could have turned out if the accused’s ex Wife had not journaled his behaviour throughout their marriage and lived long enough to provide a statement to Police before she sadly passed

I cant help thinking that if his past had not been exposed then he may have got away with his lie that she slipped as there were no witnesses to the actuall push other than his Wifes statement

He was a cocky ******* though wasnt he, as was his big pal outside the court too

It was his dad that got me.

Basically mystified as to why her family were upset as she was 'his daughter now' and then boasting about how much the engagement ring cost and complaining he hadn't it back from the police yet. He was a real charmer; apple falling far from the tree and all that.

Her mum is such a brave woman.

[Bridge hibs]

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It was his dad that got me.

Basically mystified as to why her family were upset as she was 'his daughter now' and then boasting about how much the engagement ring cost and complaining he hadn't it back from the police yet. He was a real charmer; apple falling far from the tree and all that.

Her mum is such a brave woman.

Yeah his Dad was a bit of an arrogant tosser too, Im actually surprised or unless I missed it but the accused used his Wifes phone thinking it was his own (although he denied having his phone) and phoned his Dad, Im sure they said they didnt have the recording. There was no mention of his Dad being questioned in relation to the call

Yeah her Mum was excellent throughout and held it together well when questioned in court, brave Woman, her Brother appeared to be a good support to her too

[Hibby70]

Very interesting watch, not to mention harrowing. Thing that struck me was seeing how emotional the judge got at the end when thanking the jury.

I was surprised that we got to see so much of the proceedings, but it made for terrific viewings.

[Donegal Hibby]

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The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair is very good, a superb performance from Patrick Dempsey.

Never heard of it before , will give it a go . Thanks 👍

[LaMotta]

Thought Kin was tremendous. For anyone that likes that and Narcos, then would highly recommend Snowfall on BBC i-player. Snowfall | Rotten Tomatoes

It's a 6 season drama about the rise of Crack Cocaine drug dealers in South Central LA in the 1980s and how the CIA helped facilitate that to fund war in Nicaragua. Great characters and storyline, Excellent reviews but seems to be under the radar a bit in terms of profile.

I'm on series 5, and will be gutted when I finish it.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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Thought Kin was tremendous. For anyone that likes that and Narcos, then would highly recommend Snowfall on BBC i-player. Snowfall | Rotten Tomatoes

It's a 6 season drama about the rise of Crack Cocaine drug dealers in South Central LA in the 1980s and how the CIA helped facilitate that to fund war in Nicaragua. Great characters and storyline, Excellent reviews but seems to be under the radar a bit in terms of profile.

I'm on series 5, and will be gutted when I finish it.

The main man that plays Franklin is actually English, he is brilliant in that role.

[LaMotta]

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The main man that plays Franklin is actually English, he is brilliant in that role.

He is excellent, I couldn't believe it when I found out he was from Peckham. There are some US chat show interviews of him doing spot on impressions of Denzel Washington and Chris Rock. Seems to be very good at accents etc.

The guy who plays Teddy McDonald is brilliant too.

[CropleyWasGod]

Really like Exterior Night, an Italian thing on Walter Presents.

It's about the kidnapping of Aldo Moro, the former Italian PM, in the 70's.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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Really like Exterior Night, an Italian thing on Walter Presents.

It's about the kidnapping of Aldo Moro, the former Italian PM, in the 70's.

Almost everything I've watched on Walter Presents has been well worth a watch.

Angel of Death is probably top of the list.

[patch1875]

The Gentlemen.

First episode in and it’s looking like it’s going to be great old school Guy Ritchie.

[blackpoolhibs]

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The Gentlemen.

First episode in and it’s looking like it’s going to be great old school Guy Ritchie.

Watched 2 episodes now and its decent.

[Hibbyradge]

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Thought Kin was tremendous. For anyone that likes that and Narcos, then would highly recommend Snowfall on BBC i-player. Snowfall | Rotten Tomatoes

It's a 6 season drama about the rise of Crack Cocaine drug dealers in South Central LA in the 1980s and how the CIA helped facilitate that to fund war in Nicaragua. Great characters and storyline, Excellent reviews but seems to be under the radar a bit in terms of profile.

I'm on series 5, and will be gutted when I finish it.

Nice one. I'll check it out.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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He is excellent, I couldn't believe it when I found out he was from Peckham. There are some US chat show interviews of him doing spot on impressions of Denzel Washington and Chris Rock. Seems to be very good at accents etc.

The guy who plays Teddy McDonald is brilliant too.

A lot of English actors playing Americans in big parts over there. Freddie Highmore, Olivia Cooke and Eamonn Walker to name but a few

[Onceinawhile]

Maybe not as critically acclaimed as the others, but I've really enjoyed gladiators.

Especially sabre and diamond.

[The Modfather]

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Maybe not as critically acclaimed as the others, but I've really enjoyed gladiators.

Especially sabre and diamond.

I’ve been watching it with my daughter. She loves it. A treat to get to stay up and watch it all and a throwback to Saturday night shows being something the whole family looked forward to.

[Jones28]

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Maybe not as critically acclaimed as the others, but I've really enjoyed gladiators.

Especially sabre and diamond.

We’ve been watching it too. It’s perfectly timed for the kids to catch it before bed time.

My Mrs went to uni with Sabre.

[Pretty Boy]

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Maybe not as critically acclaimed as the others, but I've really enjoyed gladiators.

Especially sabre and diamond.

It's brilliant. My daughter is 6 and loves it and it's a nice throwback for us as well.

Proper Saturday night TV imo, something everyone can sit down and watch together.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

You've got to wonder who is in charge of commissioning Channel 5 dramas, Love Rat hot on the heels of Finders Keepers, both absolutely terrible.

Coma looks like it could be better next week but, I'm not holding my breath.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Catch me a killer on Alibi looking good after a couple of episodes.

[RyeSloan]

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The Gentlemen.

First episode in and it’s looking like it’s going to be great old school Guy Ritchie.

Good shout this one.